Youth Care Specialist II

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The Village, Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $31.67 Hourly

Position: #903131

Program:
Youth Center

Department:
Youth Services

Reports to:

Program Supervisor

Shift Differential Premium:
Additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Schedule:

Tuesday
- Saturday 12:30p – 9:00p

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Position: #903131

Program:
Youth Center

Department:
Youth Services

Reports to:

Program Supervisor

Shift Differential Premium:
Additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Schedule:

Tuesday
- Saturday 12:30p – 9:00p

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Probation: 90 days

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

The Youth Center serves youth up to the age of 24 who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing. Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, street outreach, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter, a transitional living program (TLP) and supportive apartments.

Our community-based programs include services for youth at-home, in school or in systems of care.

The Youth Care Specialist provides a variety of supportive services including but not limited to, direct oversight and supervision of drop-in and 24/7 interim & permanent supportive housing programs, assistance with basic needs, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, education, housing navigation, individualized case management, crisis intervention and behavioral support, transportation and other services that address the overall needs of drop-in, residential and community members.

This position works with a population that is currently or formerly experiencing homelessness and has high rates of mental health, health and substance-related issues. The ideal candidate must be familiar with and have experience with this population.

• Develop a comprehensive, wraparound plan of care to assess and address the complex needs of youth; document, track and evaluate outcomes.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager provide leadership and promote high-quality service delivery within the program.
• Assist Program Manager with the oversight, compliance and development of the program.
• Provide support for YCS’s needing ad hoc case conferencing.
• Provide a welcoming presence onsite for drop-in members and residents to engage with by answering questions, providing information and facilitating engagement opportunities.
• Provide a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention services, including street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, education, individualized case management, housing navigation, housing location and retention, and other supportive services.
• Follow a framework of care goals and department protocols to ensure member and resident safety, provide crisis intervention and de-escalation along a spectrum of intervention techniques.
• Provide direct supervision and assistance with basic needs (meals, clothing, hygiene) needs and day to day program operations.
• Conduct intake, CES assessment, and individualized needs assessments and collaborate with youth to develop a services and housing stability plan that addresses barriers to obtaining services, housing and healthcare.
• As the primary Point of Contact work in collaboration with a team of service providers in an effort to obtain, stabilize and maintain housing.
• Implement a philosophy-of-care, including housing-first, harm-reduction and trauma-informed care principles.
• Collaborate…